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Edit this profileWhere to find Richard H. Blair, MD
- Boston location main office
133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 - Burlington location
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805
About Dr. Blair
Richard H. Blair, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Boston, MA. Richard is a 1987 graduate of Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Richard is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 2,963 Medicare patients across 60,893 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225075914.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 421-1336
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
133 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center 41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01805
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
60,893 services · 2,963 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
41 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
490 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
273 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
204 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
203 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
160 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
158 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
149 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
138 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
96 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Blair's specialty?
Dr. Blair is a radiologist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Blair?
Dr. Blair is listed at 133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Blair?
The number on file is (617) 421-1336. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blair's NPI number?
Dr. Blair's National Provider Identifier is 1225075914. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blair's medical education?
Dr. Blair attended Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blair been practicing?
Dr. Blair has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Blair known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blair performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blair confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blair. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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